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African Folk Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) (Paperback)

by Hugh Vernon-Jackson (Editor), Yuko Green (Illustrator)
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Product Description
Entertaining collection of 18 authentic stories, handed down from generation to generation among African tribal cultures, includes "The Magic Crocodile," a whimsical tale of a reptile with strange powers, "The Hare and the Crownbird," the story of a feathered friend’s reward for its acts of kindness; and 16 other time-honored tales. Nineteen lively illustrations by Yuko Green capture the flavor of these engaging stories.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (January 8, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486405532
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486405537
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great works!, March 28, 2000
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This is an inexpensive, yet wonderful collection of African folk tales. They are brilliant- a must-have!
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5.0 out of 5 stars african folk tales, May 29, 2001
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I think that this book is a wonderful life lesson to many youngsters out there.From the jungles of Africa to a lion's mouth, these stories wil take your eyes to a whole new world!
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